Computational Thinking Curriculum Map
Unit
Duration
4 weeks
An overview
of computers
and logic
4 weeks
Data Types
and Variables
Primary Standards
Essential Question(s)
 Demonstrate an understanding of elementary logic, truth tables, and
Boolean Algebra
 Illustrate concepts using one or more programming language(s)
 Describe the steps addressed in the design of a program to solve the stated
problem
 Describe the principles of object-oriented programming
 Use fundamental data types and data structures such as: integers, reals,
characters, strings, Booleans, one- and two-dimensional arrays
 Analyze the binary representation of data
How are the steps in the
program design process
essential to the overall design
of a program?
4 weeks
 Illustrate the flow of a program
4 weeks
 Develop algorithms with increasing degree of complexity using structured
programming techniques such as: sequence, selection, and repetition.
Why are control structures
essential in the design of a
program?
4 weeks
 Use modular programming.
4 weeks
 Demonstrate an understanding of elementary logic, truth tables, and
Boolean Algebra.
How do modules in a program
affect the overall design of a
program?
How do decision statements
affect the flow of a program?
4 weeks
 Analyze the binary representation of data.
Program
Design Tools
Control
Structures
Modularity
Making
Decisions
Looping
What is the importance of
data types and data structures
to the overall design of a
program?
How are flowcharting and
pseudocode utilized in the
design of a program?
How do fixed repetition and
variable controlled loops
affect the program flow?
How do are these structures
similar and how do they
differ?
4 weeks
Array
Processing
4 weeks
Files and
Algorithms
 Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts,
systems, and operations.
 Use fundamental data types and data structures such as: integers, reals,
characters, strings, Booleans, one- and two-dimensional arrays
 Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts,
systems, and operations.
 Explain the implications of file processing.
How can single dimensional
and multi-dimensional arrays
be utilized in a program
design?
How can the use of searching
and sorting algorithms affect
the design of a program?